PLANT USE KEY
C = Christmas Tree
E= Erosion Control
F = Human Food
H = Habitat/Food Wildlife
N = Native
T = Timber/Wood
Lilac (Syringa vulgaris)
Conservation practices: H
Soil: Well drained, moist
Growth rate: Moderate
Sun: Full to Partial
Description: A multi- stemmed, upright shrub, that typically grows to 8-12’. Light purple/pink clusters of flowers appear in late spring. This plant is typically deer resistant.
Uses: Can be used as an ornamental, great for borders , hedges and screens.
Ninebark (Physocarpus opulifolius)
Conservation Practices: H, N, E
Soil: Wide Tolerance
Growth Rate: Moderate
Sun: Full to Partial
Description: Forms a large erect shrub, maturing to 5-10′. Grows well in poor soils and tough conditions, including stream banks. Creates a natural screen and provides erosion control. Great for wildlife.
Uses: Creates a natural screen, may be used to provide an outside row in windbreaks and provides erosion control. Great for wildlife.
Redosier Dogwood (Cornus stolinifera)
Conservation practices: H, N, E
Soil: Wide tolerance
Growth rate: Fast
Sun: Full to Partial
Description: Forms a small to medium sized multi-stemmed shrub. It has a red stem and white clustering that mature in late summer-fall. It grows best in wet or swampy conditions. It is also a great structure for holding soil on slopped areas.
Uses: Good for streambank protection and wildlife habitat and also can be an ornamental or border plant.
Witch-hazel (Hamamelis virginiana)
Conservation practices: H
Soil: Moist to wide tolerance
Growth rate: Slow to Moderate
Sun: Full to Partial
Description: Forms a dense (12-15) shrub with arching multi-stemmed branches. Woody, brown capsule fruit mature in late summer and bright yellow flowers emerge mid to late fall.